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A493 WMG

1984 Land Rover Defender

Green Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2025
Tests33 (19 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate57.6%

Mileage

99,433 mi
Last recorded99,433 miles
Recorded on9 May 2024
Typical for 1984 Land Rover Defender119,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA493 WMG
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1984
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

19 pass 14 fail
Pass 9 May 2024 99,433 miles

advise rear crossmember corroded

Pass 13 Apr 2023 99,239 miles

advise rear crossmember corroded.

Pass 14 Apr 2022 98,536 miles

Nearside Front Lower Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Apr 2022 98,528 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Apr 2021 98,121 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 15 Apr 2021 98,115 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Mar 2020 97,539 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 3 Mar 2020 97,536 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Mar 2019 96,555 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 4 Mar 2019 96,554 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint so worn or insecure in a stub axle that directional stability is impaired (5.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 2 Mar 2018 96,295 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2018 96,294 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front spheres weeping grease

drivers floor foot well has small corroded hole

offside front brake has fluctuation

offside front brake pipe corroded

offside rear inner chassis rail corrode hole

oil leak

rear exhaust mounts loose

Pass 16 May 2017 96,101 miles

both front hub seals weeping grease

offside front brake pipe slightly corroded

Pass 26 May 2016 95,745 miles

offside front sphere weeping grease

Pass 22 May 2015 95,492 miles

front brake application slightly uneven

Fail 19 May 2015 95,491 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Speedometer cannot be illuminated. (6.7.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 13 May 2014 95,251 miles

Both front axle hub seals leaking

Nearside Front Upper Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Upper Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Pass 23 May 2013 94,786 miles

both front swivels weeping fluid/grease

both front tyres perishing slightly

Fail 20 May 2013 94,786 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Brake pedal has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a) DANGEROUS

both front swivels weeping fluid/grease

both front tyres perishing slightly

Pass 24 May 2012 94,329 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 16 May 2012 94,329 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has damage which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside (3.7.C.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 16 May 2012 94,301 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

corroded on o/s/r chassis

front and rear tyres deteriorating on outer sidewalls

Pass 17 May 2011 93,876 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

oil leak

Fail 16 May 2011 93,874 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Offside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

oil leak

Pass 12 May 2010 93,090 miles

Nearside Front Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

gearbox has oil leak

Fail 12 May 2010 93,090 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

gearbox has oil leak

Pass 7 May 2009 92,768 miles

Nearside Front Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak

Fail 7 May 2009 92,768 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Nearside Front Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak

Pass 28 Apr 2008 92,181 miles

Oil leak

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 28 Apr 2008 92,181 miles

Nearside Front Stub axle has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 21 May 2007 91,957 miles
Fail 16 May 2007 91,950 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

gearbox oil leak

n/s washers

Pass 20 May 2006 90,458 miles

How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?

Based on 2,960,045 MOT tests across 181,953 vehicles.

72.3%
Pass Rate
3,550
Miles/Year
43
Year Lifespan
181,953
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush 77,499
Brake pipe excessively corroded 77,229
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 57,749
position lamp(s) not working 53,914
Stop lamp not working 52,341
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A493 WMG is a 1984 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.6%.

Across all 1984 Land Rover Defender models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.4% with a typical mileage of 119,280 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Land Rover Defender fails its MOT is shock absorber has an excessively worn bush, accounting for 77,499 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A493 WMG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Land Rover Defender typically stays on UK roads for around 43 years. At 42 years old, this Land Rover Defender is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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A493 WMG is a 1984 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 9 February 1984.

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